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Three killed in shooting at Australia lakeside town, gunman at large
Australian police said they were hunting for a gunman on the run after three people were shot and killed on Thursday in a small, lakeside town in the country's east.
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January 23, 2026
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$4T crypto market powers Mena institutional trading boom
Institutional and high-net-worth investors are now driving more than two-thirds of cryptocurrency trading volumes across the Middle East and North Africa, underlining a decisive shift away from speculative retail activity towards a more mature, regulation-led digital asset market, according to BitOasis.
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January 23, 2026
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Redha Al Ansari Exchange introduces a complete digital receipt and e-signature system at its branches
This streamlines branch operations by reducing printing delays and enhancing verification accuracy
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January 23, 2026
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Residents face cold weather snap but it will be short-lived, says NCM expert
Despite the brief chill, residents are being advised to take standard precautions, particularly early in the morning and after sunset
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January 23, 2026
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Winter Storm Fern forecast to slam huge expanse of US
A winter storm bringing icy temperatures will slam a massive stretch of the United States this week, with more than 175 million people facing the prospect of heavy snowfall, power outages and travel disruption.
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January 23, 2026
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RAK’s ultra-luxury residence sells for record-breaking Dh130m
A record-setting residential transaction has been completed in Ras Al Khaimah with the sale of the Sky Palace at the Waldorf Astoria Residences, marking the highest-value single-unit home ever recorded in the emirate.
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January 23, 2026
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Greenlanders, Danes hopeful but some upset by ‘deal’ talk
Some Greenlanders and Danes expressed relief and even hope after President Donald Trump suddenly signalled on Wednesday night that a solution had been reached with Nato that would avoid a confrontation over Greenland.
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January 23, 2026
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BBQ smoke & charred food harmful, say doctors, calling for moderation
As winter sets in across the UAE, parks, beaches and backyards come alive with the smell of grilled food.
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January 23, 2026
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IndiGo plan to halt lone Dubai-Bhubaneswar service upsets expats
Members of the Odia diaspora in the UAE have expressed concern over plans by IndiGo Airlines to discontinue its direct Dubai-Bhubaneswar flight — the only nonstop air link between the Gulf and Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha in eastern India.
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January 23, 2026
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Is it bad to snooze your alarm?
The answer may depend on why you're doing it in the first place
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January 23, 2026
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Human rights groups condemn conviction of Filipina journalist for terrorism
Human rights and press freedom advocates in the Philippines condemned the conviction of a 26-year-old community journalist and radio broadcaster, who was found guilty of financing terrorism and sentenced to a minimum of 12 years in jail by a regional trial court on Thursday.
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January 23, 2026
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Death toll in Karachi mall fire climbs to around 55: Official
Pakistani firefighters on Wednesday retrieved the bodies of up to 25 people from the debris of a shopping mall fire in Karachi, taking the death toll to around 55.
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January 23, 2026
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Goldman Sachs raises 2026-end gold price forecast by $500 to $5,400/oz
Goldman Sachs has raised its end-2026 gold price forecast to $5,400 per ounce from $4,900/oz earlier, noting private-sector and emerging market central banks' diversification into gold.
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January 23, 2026
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SIB proposes 20% cash dividend as it posts Dh1.3B net profit for 2025
Sharjah Islamic Bank delivered a strong financial and operational performance during 2025, supported by balanced growth across its core activities.
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January 23, 2026
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Storms and heavy rain kill 14 across Afghanistan
Severe storms and a rain-triggered landslide have killed at least 14 people across Afghanistan, officials said, with residents facing further risks on Thursday as heavy snow hit the country.
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January 23, 2026
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Arada triples home sales to Dh17.3B
Arada tripled its annual home sales in 2025, riding the UAE’s red-hot property market to cross Dh17.3 billion in transactions, as demand for master-planned communities and branded luxury developments continued to gather pace across Dubai and Sharjah.
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January 23, 2026
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Outlook names Dr Ajayya Kumar among 50 visionary leaders of the $5 trillion economy
In a significant recognition of leadership and thought contribution, Outlook has conferred Dr Ajayya Kumar as one of the 50 visionary leaders of the $5 trillion economy.
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January 23, 2026
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Australia PM Albanese 'profoundly sorry' for failing to prevent Bondi Beach attack
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday he was “profoundly sorry” for his failure to prevent the Bondi Beach mass shooting, as the country observed a day of mourning for the victims of the attack.
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January 23, 2026
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Top horses, beautiful hats: Fashion Friday set to thrill at Meydan
Fierce competition among some of the world’s top horses is set to make Fashion Friday an unmissable spectacle, according to experts.
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January 23, 2026
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Spanish giants Madrid top football rich list
Real Madrid stayed top of football's rich list as Liverpool outstripped their English rivals for the first time, according to Deloitte's Money League study on Thursday.
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January 23, 2026
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A biking group that offers riders more than just shared road trips
What began as a small WhatsApp group created in frustration has quickly evolved into one of the UAE’s most inclusive motorcycling communities, offering riders far more than shared road trips and weekend rides.
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January 23, 2026
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Szoboszlai grabs the spotlight as Salah returns for Liverpool
Liverpool eased to a 3-0 win in Marseille in the Champions League on Wednesday as Harry Kane’s double earned Bayern Munich a 2-0 victory against Union Saint-Gilloise that secured a place in the last 16 for the German giants.
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January 23, 2026
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Dubai Silicon Oasis gets Dh12.8B expansion plan
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday launched expansion projects at Dubai Silicon Oasis, the special economic zone for knowledge and innovation and a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), with investments totalling Dh12.8 billion.
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January 23, 2026
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Oman signs power deals with Qatar, Korea firms
Oman's Nama Power and Water Procurement signed agreements worth an overall $2.6 billion with a consortium led by Qatar's Nebras Energy and one led by Korea Western Power to develop power generation projects, the Omani state news agency reported on Thursday.
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January 23, 2026
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Bangladesh launches campaigns for first post-Hasina elections
Bangladesh began official campaigning on Thursday for hugely anticipated general elections next month, the first since the 2024 uprising ended the autocratic rule of Sheikh Hasina.
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January 23, 2026
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Philippines: Impeachment complaint filed against Marcos for ‘betrayal of public trust’
Several cause-oriented groups filed an impeachment complaint against Philippine President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos, Jr. on Thursday, accusing him of “culpable violation of the Constitution, treason, bribery, graft and corruption, other high crimes, and betrayal of public trust.”
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January 23, 2026
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Virat Kohli, Anuskha Sharma make a compelling case for you to visit Dubai
He has enthralled cricket fans and statisticians alike for years together.
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January 23, 2026
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Dubai real estate posts strongest year on record
Dubai's real estate market delivered its strongest performance on record last year, with residential sales reaching Dh546.8 billion across 202,349 transactions, according to Engel & Völkers Middle East's 2025 Annual Market Report.
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January 23, 2026
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2025 one of the hottest yrs on record, UAE ramps up AI use to boost rainfall
With 2025 confirmed as one of the hottest years on record globally, the UAE is ramping up its use of Artificial Intelligence (Al) to strengthen rain enhancement — building on years of investment in advanced weather modification technologies.
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January 23, 2026
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DRC unveils plan to launch global equine token marketplace
Dubai Racing Club (DRC) announced on Wednesday a plan to launch a global equine token marketplace, where horse racing aficionados or spectators will be turned into stakeholders.
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